2025 Academy
Sought-after soloist, Valérie performs regularly as a soloist with renowned orchestras and conductors. Her YouTube channel has garnered over 4 million views, and she has already taken part in more than thirty recordings.
In addition to teaching at the Montreal Conservatory, Valérie is the founder and artistic director of Anémone 47, a production organization aimed at promoting equitable access to classical music. She also heads Anémone 13 Productions Inc. and is the co-founder of NEX-périence with Stéphane Tétreault.
Her career is marked by numerous awards. Notably, she is the first harpist in nearly 100 years to win the Prix d’Europe. Valérie plays on a Salvi “Apollonia” harp, graciously loaned by Canimex.
During your stay at Orford Music, you will create unforgettable memories while evolving into the artist you aspire to be. Orford Music’s master classes are unique opportunities to work on your goals with the mentors of your choice.
The master classes include the following:
- Master classes, individual lessons or technical courses lasting 2.5 hours per week
- Opportunity to perform in student concerts
- Access to a collaborative pianist
- Networking activities with faculty members and the student community
- Accommodation in double occupancy and three meals per day.
- Practice studios equipped with pianos (available from 7AM to 12AM)
- Housekeeping, laundry facilities, parking, and free Wi-Fi
- Free tickets for concerts at Salle Gilles-Lefebvre (subject to availability)
- Opportunity to discover the beautiful landscapes of Parc national du Mont-Orford, the majestic Lake Memphremagog, and the tourist activities of the city of Magog
- Rehearsal studios equipped with pianos (available from 6AM to 11PM)